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Astroman
29-03-2012, 02:20 PM
Hi all,

Does anyone have any solar images taken with the Orion Solar Filter - ED80mm & 100mm Refractor from Bintel?

https://www.bintelshop.com.au/Images/Stock/9096X.jpg

If so are these ideal for photography as well as Visual?

Merlin66
30-03-2012, 05:37 PM
Looks like a pretty standard glass solar filter.
Should be OK for visual and imaging...
(I have the JMB type, very similar and that works well)

Astroman
30-03-2012, 05:51 PM
Thanks. Whats the colour of the sun like with the filter?

Merlin66
30-03-2012, 05:54 PM
I haven't used it for a while ( I changed over to the Baader Solar Film and Herschel wedges) but from memory the image was a pale salmon pink.....

dennisjames1
10-05-2012, 09:03 PM
I have one, it's an yellow touch orange if that makes any sense, I also own another older one from Astro Optical branded Identi View, paler in colour more white with a tinge of yellow..

I found as far as white light viewing of the Sun is concerned, the only way to go is with a Herschel Wedge filter, Lunt have a beauty, the detail with them is amazing compared to the others.

Cheers

Dennis